#RoyalFam Newsletter
December 20, 2022
Message from Principal Ballard
DECA Scholars Need Your Thoughts!
A group of Hopkins DECA scholars are currently working with a food company in Minnesota on how they use data to personalize consumer experiences. They are specifically looking at the food company's loyalty app. The scholars need your opinions around the topic and have developed a survey that takes less than 3 minutes to complete.
The scholars would appreciate your time and opinions. They will evaluate the results of the survey to develop a strategic plan.
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/BckEn2QrfkAH7rX2A
Seniors-Cap and Gown Orders
Your scholar is approaching a major milestone. Each senior has been emailed a unique link to order their cap and gown. Caps and gowns are free for scholars; however, they must complete the order form from our vendor that was sent to them. Scholars have until December 22nd to place their order. If your scholar has not placed their order by then, you will receive a separate email so that you may place the order.
Caps and gowns will be shipped to the high school and distributed closer to commencement. This school year, commencement will be held on Tuesday, June 6, at the University of Minnesota Maturi Sports Pavilion at 12:00pm. The address is: 1925 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455.
School Start Time Information for 2023-24
Come Celebrate the Hopkins Orchestra Program!
These two concerts will feature our 5th - 12th-grade orchestra students on both sides of the district. The performance is located in the Hopkins High School Auditorium. The concert is free!

eLearning & Equitable Internet Access
From the Activities Department
Boys Volleyball - Grade 7-12
Join the fastest growing sport in MN! Hopkins is now offering Boys Volleyball for 7th - 12th graders. The season will start in the Spring. We have a few more Open Gyms scheduled prior to the season starting. Please email hopkinsboysvolleyball@gmail.com for more information.

Junior High and High School Wrestling
Hopkins has Co-ed Wrestling!!
Did you know Hopkins has a wrestling program and girls can participate? Girls' Wrestling is one of the fastest-growing sports in the nation, and Hopkins is proud to support this growing sport. Girls are able to practice and compete in girls-only events, including a girls' state tournament.
Even better, the coaching staff includes a national female wrestling champion, Coach Kelli as well as Glen Lake's own Coach Billy.
New to wrestling? That's ok, no previous experience is necessary, just a willingness to have fun. Registration is open now on the athletics website at https://hopkins-royals.com/registration-forms/. If you have any questions please contact girls@hopkins-wrestling.com.
Wrestling (PreK through Grade 6, for boys and girls)
Did you know Hopkins has youth wrestling programs for both boys and girls for grades PreK through 6? Offered in partnership with Hopkins Community Education, the wrestling program introduces wrestling concepts through fun games and activities geared for all skill levels. The head instructors are former collegiate level wrestlers that also teach Physical Education in Hopkins and Minnetonka school districts. We even have some national champions coaching!
Registration is open at:
Pre-K to 2nd (Boys and Girls) - https://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/11330/youth-fall-2022/hopkins-junior-hurricanes-wrestlings
Boys 2nd to 6th - https://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/11329/youth-fall-2022/hopkins-hurricanes-wrestling
Girls 2nd to 6th - https://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/11328/youth-fall-2022/hopkins-hurricanes-girls-wrestling